This article delves into the comprehensive evaluation of the leading law firms in India, shedding light on their top rankings and the rigorous methodology employed by London-based RSG Consulting. The RSG-India Report 2015, along with insights from The Legal 500, serves as the cornerstone for identifying the foremost 40 corporate law firms in India.
The crux of the matter lies in the top 10 law firms distinguished by RSG-India rankings, which amalgamate both size and prowess, while enjoying an esteemed standing amongst Indian enterprises and legal peers. RSG-India Law Center meticulously assessed various Indian law firms through four key lenses: Capacity, Profile, Quality of Mandates, and Client Satisfaction. Each criterion was meticulously scored on a scale of 10, culminating in a maximum of 40, as delineated below:
Capacity (/10): This yardstick encompassed several facets, encompassing the number of partners, lawyers, offices, leverage ratios, and the ability to proficiently handle substantial workloads.
Profile (/10): A measure of market presence and prominence, this factor considered the number of unprompted endorsements and recommendations garnered by the firm through independent client interviews.
Quality of Mandate (/10): An in-depth analysis of the firm’s client portfolio and recent accomplishments, reflecting the caliber of their legal engagements.
Client Satisfaction (/10): The average satisfaction rating derived from the firm’s clientele for a dozen pivotal indicators.
The aggregated scores for these four indicators, ascertained through a meticulous weighing of 35 distinct datasets, shaped the firm’s overall ranking. While the exact banded scores for each indicator remain undisclosed, the synthesis stems from a rigorous process hinging on RSG India’s proprietary methodology for ranking the top 40 Indian Law Firms.
Moreover, the latest ranking report from RSG introduces two visible data points: Profile Mentions, quantifying the cumulative mentions a firm garnered, factoring in tiers and commendations, and the Average Client Satisfaction Score, which serves as a testimonial to the firm’s client relationships. This data is supplemented by headcount statistics denoting the total number of partners and lawyers, primarily gleaned from firms’ submissions to RSG Consulting or estimated when data was unavailable.
In essence, this article expounds upon the meticulous assessment that underpins the hierarchy of Indian law firms, their standing, and the distinct facets that converge to define their eminence in the legal landscape. The RSG-India Report 2015 and The Legal 500 collectively illuminate the trajectory of these top-ranking law firms, guided by the comprehensive methodology forged by RSG Consulting.
List Of Top 10 Law Firms In Mumbai
| Rank | Company Name | Number of partners | Number of lawyers | RSG Profile Score | RSG Client Satisfaction Score | Total Score |
| 1 | Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co | 84 | 655 | 61 | 8.7 | 37.8 |
| 2 | AZB & Partners | 20 | 295 | 59 | 8.5 | 35.2 |
| 2 | Khaitan & Co | 81 | 354 | 55 | 8.7 | 35.2 |
| 4 | J Sagar Associates | 79 | 337 | 41 | 8.7 | 34 |
| 5 | Luthra & Luthra Law Offices | 42 | 292 | 30 | 8.2 | 30.4 |
| 6 | Trilegal | 23 | 172 | 19 | 8.5 | 28.2 |
| 7 | S&R Associates | 8 | 53 | 8 | 8.9 | 27.1 |
| 8 | Economic Laws Practice | 25 | 129 | 5 | 9 | 26.2 |
| 9 | Desai & Diwanji | 27 | 187 | 12 | 8.5 | 25.8 |
| 10 | Talwar Thakore & Associates | 4 | 26 | 9 | 8.8 | 25 |
1. Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co
Offices: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gurgaon
Founded: 1917
Total Partners: 84 | Lawyers: 655 | Support Staff: 261 | Other Professionals: 57
Split of Work: Domestic: 60%, International: 40%
Main Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, M&A, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
RSG Summary: Ranked #1
2. AZB & Partners
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon
Founded: 2004
Total Partners: 20 | Lawyers: 295 | Support Staff: 150
Main Practice Areas: Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Tax, Regulatory Practice & Securities Laws
RSG Summary: Ranked #2
3. Khaitan & Co
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore
Founded: 1911
Total Partners: 81 | Lawyers: 354 | Support Staff: 150 | Other Professionals: 20
Main Practice Areas: Arbitration, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Tax, Investment Funds
RSG Summary: Ranked #2
4. J Sagar Associates
Offices: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon
Founded: 1991
Total Partners: 79 | Lawyers: 337 | Support Staff: 57 | Other Professionals: 59
Main Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Projects & Infrastructure, Tax
RSG Summary: Ranked #4
5. Luthra & Luthra Law Offices
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad
Founded: 1989
Total Partners: 42 | Lawyers: 292 | Support Staff: 65
Main Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Tax, TMT, IP
RSG Summary: Ranked #5
6. Trilegal
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad
Founded: 2000
Total Partners: 23 | Lawyers: 172 | Support Staff: 91 | Other Professionals: 13
Main Practice Areas: Arbitration, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Private Equity, Projects & Infrastructure, Tax, IP, Labour & Employment
RSG Summary: Ranked #6
7. S&R Associates
Offices: Delhi, Mumbai
Founded: 2005
Total Partners: 7 | Lawyers: 42 | Support Staff: 15
Main Practice Areas: Full-service
RSG Summary: Ranked #7
8. Economic Laws Practice
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai
Founded: 2001
Total Partners: 27 | Lawyers: 129 | Support Staff: 35 | Other Professionals: 6
Main Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Litigation, Projects & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Tax, International Trade & Customs
RSG Summary: Ranked #8
9. Desai & Diwanji
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi
Founded: 1930
Total Partners: 24 | Lawyers: 187
Main Practice Areas: Corporate, M&A, Projects, Capital Markets, Litigation
RSG Summary: Ranked #9
10. Talwar Thakore & Associates
Offices: Mumbai, Delhi
Founded: 2007
Total Partners: 4 | Lawyers: 23 | Support Staff: 10 | Other Professionals: 1
Main Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Projects & Infrastructure
RSG Summary: Ranked #10
